Database Support Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Indsafri

Job Ref:

JHB000280/Nons

Date posted:

Friday, July 1, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
Our client in this case is one of the major Banks in SA currently looking for a Database Support Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Database Support Specialist
Purpose
  • To support the build and maintenance of the data warehouse by actioning all database administrative activities on complex databases and to provide a client centric and secure database environment.
Responsibilities
  • Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
  • Develop, encourage, and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG
  • Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions relating to building technical equipment
  • Ensure resolution of database conflicts to align to quality standards and eliminate inappropriate data usage
  • Conduct installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring, security and maintenance of complex multi database environments
  • Support the build and maintenance of the data warehouse
  • Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes and systems
  • Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation
Requirements
  • In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.
  • MYSQL Archiving, Scripting Analysis, Indexing, Backup and Replication check
  • Data Analytics and Data Archiving experience (MYSQL, MSSQL)
  • Jnr Java writing experience (Scripting and MYSQL connector)
  • Python and Machine Learning experience an advantage
  • Percona DB will be an advantage
  • Good presentation skills required
Qualification
  • Relevant Degree in Computer Science
  • Information Systems or related field and certification in databases
  • Data warehouse
  • MCSE
Preferred Qualification
  • Relevant Post grad Degree in Computer Science,
  • Information Systems or related field and certification in databases
  • Data warehouse
  • MCSE
Experience
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in Database Administration and Data Warehousing
Knowledge Required:
  • Design and administration of logical and relational databases in diverse technological environments
  • Troubleshooting and analysis protocol
  • Various database systems – Oracle or MYSQL or SQL server
  • Database queries and theory
  • Distributed computing architectures
  • Operating systems
  • Storage technologies and networking
  • Routine maintenance, recovery, and handling failover of a database
  • Data Management
  • Business Systems Data

 

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